DEC forecast on spring wild turkey hunting season: Adult gobblers could be scarce
Updated Apr 29, 2021;
Posted Apr 29, 2021
Two adult gobblers (male) wild turkeys. A female turkey is called a hen, and it is quite different from its flamboyant male counterpart. Female turkeys do the majority of incubation and caring for young chicks, and their plumage is much more camouflaged to help provide them with better security while on the nest or tending youngsters.
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New York’s spring turkey season kicks off Saturday in all parts of Upstate New York. Hunters will likely see lots of birds, but fewer adult gobblers (mature male birds) than usual, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
DEC forecast on spring wild turkey hunting season: Adult gobblers could be scarce
Updated Apr 29, 2021;
Posted Apr 29, 2021
Two adult gobblers (male) wild turkeys. A female turkey is called a hen, and it is quite different from its flamboyant male counterpart. Female turkeys do the majority of incubation and caring for young chicks, and their plumage is much more camouflaged to help provide them with better security while on the nest or tending youngsters.
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New York’s spring turkey season kicks off Saturday in all parts of Upstate New York. Hunters will likely see lots of birds, but fewer adult gobblers (mature male birds) than usual, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
DEC Announces Spring Turkey Hunting Seasons
Youth Turkey Hunting Weekend is April 24-25, Followed by Regular Season Opener May 1
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that spring turkey season opens May 1, in all parts of Upstate New York, north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary. In addition, DEC’s annual youth turkey hunting weekend will take place April 24 to 25. The youth turkey hunt for junior hunters aged 12 to 15 is open in all parts of Upstate New York and Suffolk County.
“Turkey hunting has long been a sign that spring is here. It also presents a wonderful opportunity for New Yorkers to get outside and enjoy the outdoors and introduce the next generation of hunters to the sport,” Commissioner Seggos said. “As hunters take to the field this spring, DEC reminds everyone to hunt safe and hunt smart by following the guidelines to support hunter safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19.”
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DEC Announces Spring Turkey Hunting Seasons
Youth Turkey Hunting Weekend is April 24-25, Followed by Regular Season Opener May 1
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that spring turkey season opens May 1, in all parts of Upstate New York, north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary. In addition, DEC s annual youth turkey hunting weekend will take place April 24 to 25. The youth turkey hunt for junior hunters aged 12 to 15 is open in all parts of Upstate New York and Suffolk County. Turkey hunting has long been a sign that spring is here. It also presents a wonderful opportunity for New Yorkers to get outside and enjoy the outdoors and introduce the next generation of hunters to the sport,